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  • Maurice Schaus avatar

    Things Are Not What They Seem Series

    Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Dec 24, 2003
    based on 38 ratings
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    As we prepare for our Lord’s birth among us, we are confronted with God’s realtiy: Things are not always what they seem. God’s ways are not teh world’s ways.

    Things Are Not What They Seem Dear friends in Christ, grace and peace to you from God our Father and from our Lord and Savior Jesus, the Christ. Amen. After 2000 years of listening to the Christmas story, it’s easy for us hear it as a familiar and sentimental tale, imagining quiet and serene ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Jim Kane avatar

    Gifts From A Child - Pt 1

    Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 14, 2004
    based on 27 ratings
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    Two gifts that kids give us are priorities and purpose.

    (Overhead 1) Art Linkletter and Bill Cosby are right, “Kids do say the darnest things.” We never know what they are going to say and sometimes they say the most insightful, amazing, and even somewhat shocking things, especially this time of year when it comes to Jesus and the manger. In his book, ...read more

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    Denomination: Church Of God

  • Kristopher Morris avatar

    Prepare The Way!

    Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Nov 26, 2003
    based on 74 ratings
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    John the Baptist came to make ready a people prepared for the Lord. How do we prepare today?

    “Prepare The Way!” Luke 1:13-17 November 30, 2003 Now that it is winter here in Nebraska, getting to work in the morning will be a little more difficult for me. More preparation will need be done before I can pull (or skid) into the parking lot here at church. Above and beyond the normal, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

  • Timothy Archer avatar

    A Special Birth Series

    Contributed by Timothy Archer on Feb 3, 2004
    based on 11 ratings
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    The story of the birth of John the Baptist teaches us about faith and the message we have for the world.

    A Special Birth Luke 1:5-25, 57-80 Introduction: God often used families that were unable to have children when he wanted to bring a special child into the world. In the Old Testament, we have the examples of Isaac, Samson and Samuel. In the New Testament we have John. 1. Summarizing the ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Keith Warden avatar

    The Gospel According To Luke Series

    Contributed by Keith Warden on Feb 23, 2004
    based on 122 ratings
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    How can I move forward when my prayers go unanswered?

    How to Wait on a Miracle Luke 1:5-25 Introduction Have you ever asked God for something, something good and acceptable, something that seemed like a proper request that He could honor if He simply chose to do so, and then found yourself waiting indefinitely? Quite often, it seems like God’s ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    Touched By God When I Didn't Expect It

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
    based on 6 ratings
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    Considering God’s blessing on Zechariah amidst his disappointment.

    Luke 1:5-25 – Touched by God when I didn’t expect it A man named Jacob had hit a low point in his life. He had thought about killing himself but he was too poor and too tired to secure the means to do it. He found a park bench and just lay down to die. He did not eat, because there was nothing ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • David Elvery avatar

    John – Preparing A People For The Lord Series

    Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004
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    Examining the role of John the Baptist

    Luke 1:11- 17 – John – preparing a people for the Lord Imagine agreeing over the phone to meet a distant business acquaintance—someone you’ve never met in person—at a large business convention. “How will I know you?” you might say. “Well,” says your colleague, “I’ll be carrying a briefcase.” “All ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Prepare For Christmas

    Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 27, 2004
    based on 28 ratings
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    Are you prepared for Christmas? It takes more than a tree to find the real joy in Christmas.

    How to Prepare for Christmas 1. Attention ILL>> One of my favorite Christmas movies is the Christmas Story. It is the one where the little boy wants a Red Rider B-B Gun. His mother said, “You will shoot your eyes out, no you can’t have a B-B gun”. Even Santa said, “You will shoot your eyes ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Paul Decker avatar

    Be Quiet! Series

    Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 29, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 4,874 views

    First Person Narrative of Zacharias, father of John the Baptist; our need of quiet in response to God...

    BE QUIET! Luke 1:5-25 S: Zacharias C: Holy Silence Th: Holy Responses to God Pr: WE NEED TO BE QUIET. First Person Narrative PA: How is the change to be observed? Version: ESV RMBC 28 November 04 AM OUR STUDY: Did you ever have trouble with talking too much? That was I problem I had ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Keith Davis avatar

    Turning The Hearts Of The Fathers

    Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003
    based on 104 ratings
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    We need fathers to take on the spiritual leadership in the home.

    Title: Making the Most of Our Relationship Lesson 6 “Turning the Hearts of the Fathers” Text: Luke 1:11-17 Introduction: READ EXCERPTS FROM “HEART OF THE WARRIOR, A BATTLE PLAN FOR FATHERS TO RECLAIM THEIR FAMILIES.” Beginning at page 97 -- Would you agree that Satan is attacking our homes in ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ray Scott avatar

    "John - The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas"

    Contributed by Ray Scott on Dec 2, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,506 views

    John the Baptist often gets overlooked in Christmas sermons. John introduces the ministry of Jesus. Christians are to continue the ministry of Jesus.

    “JOHN – The Forgotten Cousin At Christmas” Luke 1:6-66 INTRODUCTION: Christmas sermons always deal with the birth of Jesus … as well they should. HOWEVER, His cousin John gets left out a lot, when it comes to Christmas sermons. John is only 6 months older than Jesus. What did John and Jesus ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Pastor Dempsey Daniels avatar

    The Burden Lifting Day Series

    Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Dec 6, 2003
    based on 31 ratings
     | 4,976 views

    The Burden Lifting Day

    A. God’s prophetic plan is always on Schedule. 1. Some periods sem to witness a faster pace of fulfillment. 2. Examples of seemingly slow times a. Israel captivity 400 years b. The 400 years of silence 3. Examples of swift fulfillment a. The deliverance from Egypt ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Greg Nance avatar

    A Surprise Visitor With A Surprise Message Series

    Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 19, 2003
    based on 27 ratings
     | 5,006 views

    Gabriel was the last person Zachariah expected to meet in the temple and Gabriel’s message was the least expected word from God that Zachariah thought he would hear.

    How many parents do we have here today? Raise your hands. I met Phil and his wife, Linda when we lived in Vermont. They were DINKs. That was the term we used to describe people married where the husband and wife had a career and no plans to have children. DINKs was short for “double income, ...read more

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    Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

  • Ed Vasicek avatar

    Zechariah And Mary, And Spiritual Shock Series

    Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 4, 2004
    based on 19 ratings
     | 8,066 views

    Can we be walking with the Lord, be strong in some areas and horribly weak in others, or does spiritual maturity mean we have grown evenly?Let’s contrast the responses of Zechariah the priest and Mary and then return to this question.

    Zechariah and Mary, and Spiritual Shock (Luke 1) Here is a bulletin insert I wrote to add to the sermon, which follows: Zechariah the Priest and Father of John the Baptist The Christmas narrative really begins by setting the stage for Jesus’ coming through explaining how his forerunner, John the ...read more

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    Denomination: Independent/Bible

  • Valentin Gonzalez-Bohorquez avatar

    Cronica De Un Anuncio Esperado Series

    Contributed by Valentin Gonzalez-Bohorquez on Nov 10, 2003
    based on 79 ratings
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    Primero de cuatro mensajes navideños. El hermoso drama de Navidad desde el anuncio al sacerdote Zacarías y su esposa Elisabet de que darían a luz un hijo. Dios descorre el telón que anuncia la primera venida de Cristo.

    La Gloria de la Navidad (1 de 4) CRONICA DE UN ANUNCIO ESPERADO Lucas 1: 5-25 INTRODUCCION. Por cerca de 400 años hubo un silencio largo de Dios en el pueblo de Israel. Pero en el tiempo preciso, en la encrucijada de los siglos, Dios vuelve a manifestarse de una manera contundente para dar ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist